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Newspaper Page TextA virtue and Sorlngtuid mony at Bossen Trial (Continued from page 1). "Why did you throw the bottle away?" Attorney borers asked In cross-examination. "Because she had extracted a promise from mo thut I would never tell what Bho had done," Mrs. Har ness replied. The witness stated that later, af ter she had thought the matter over, she had told a young man numed Patterson and also the young man with whom Edith had heen keeping company. "How did yon happen to come here as a wltiiesa?" Attorney Devers asked. "I read an account of the lloBsen caBe In the paper. Gradually It dawned on me that Mrs. Uossen und Kdlth were the same person thought my tostlmouy might have an Important bearing on the case and 1 went to a Roseburg attorney who Inter telephoned the attorneys for the defense. Hcliool Teacher Testifies. Mrs. w. H. Ileeman, principal of the West Springfield school, testified that she had talked with Mrs. Uossen on Tuesday before her death, which occurred on Friday. "Mrs. Hos.wn snid she was noi feeling well and that she had not been well for a long time," the wit ness testified. She told or a visit to the Dossen homo on Kriday following the fun eral. "Mr. Ilosson was In the kitchen walking the floor," she testified. "Something was said about arrange ments for the funerai. He broke down and cried. He said, "I had a brother once who died, and the fun eral was held from the undertaker's. I think It would he best to have the funeral from the chapel.' " "Tell the Jury how the man looked and acted," Attorney Ness stated "Ho had IiIb mouth tightly closed nfl If seeking to suppress deep grief. He said, 'I wish It had been mo as 1 could have left her all Bhe wanted "What was his conduct on the day of the funeral?" "He seemed to be in the deepest kind of grief. I should say that he acted much like uny other man would under similar circumstances," Dollie Wanted Child. Tho wltneRS testified that she had called at tho house with Mrs. itlddoll, slstor of the defendant, and asked Mrs. Levins and Dolllo Levins for tho baby, Stanley, and that thoy had at first rofused to give up the child. Sho stated: "Dolllo aald, 'You cannot have him. Edith gave him to me. If you remove him now, 1 will have him In June, after Andrew is convicted, und I am sure thut he will bo convict ed.' " Mrs. Ilccman stated that Dollie vlt in of 1.0TIRV TepntatioQ tot morality in the' West neighborhood wa bad. Vied Neighbor' Phone. Two days before Mrs. Bossen death, the witness said, he had n , .., talked with Mr. Bossen and asked HnCOhlirrr wnman lillOC lOCM-ihlm why ho had quit plowing UJI.UU15 iiuiiiuii uiltJ luu early In the afternoon and that Bos sen had replied, his wife was sick a he was afraid of appendicitis. stated that BoBsen frequently called the doctor, over the telephone, from tneir Home, and mat ilossen had su on one occasion: "It Is cheuoer call a doctor than take any chances. upon cross examination the ii cbs recalled that this statement had been made by Uossen at the time h called the doctor for the baby. Charles Iiaird, of Klkton, hotel clerk, testified that he had been ac qualnted with Dollie Levins nine years and had known the Bossens when thoy were living on a farm nea that place. 'What was tho reputation of Dol lie Levins for virtue, morality an temperance?" Attorney Ullyeu quired. "Had," Ilalrd replied. "Do you know her reputation fo truth and veracity?" "I do." "What Is It?" "Had.' Attorney uovors, in the cross examination, asked the witness "You Btuted thut you know th reputation of Dollie Levins for truth and veracity to have been bad?" "Yes, sir," the witness replied. "How do you know?" "I saw It with my own eyeB." uive one instance where vou caugni Dome Levins telling a false 1100a. "Stealing chickens, "What did you have to do with tho chicken stealing? stole some, once in a while yes; but not with her." Mrs. v. K. Ilalrd. of Elkton. was called and told of the home life of the HoBseliB, saying that Mr. Uossen had been a good provider for his family while they lived at Elkton an that his wife bad more of the co forts of life than tho wives many of the farmers In the neigh- nornood. Defendant's Sister Called. Mrs. Ellen Rlddell. of Elkton. Or. a sister of the defendant, was called .She told of the conduct of Dolll Levins at the time she went with Mrs. Ilosson to get the baby. "Dolllo said that Edith had glvoi nor 1110 child a week before sh died," tho witness testified. "Sh said we could not havo it and that If we took It now she would get It in Juno when Andrew was convicted and that sho thought he would be convictod. She testified that Dollie Levin ropututlon for virtue and morality and truth and veracity at Elkton hud noon bnd. Klkton Man Testifies. An effort on the part of tho state to show premeditated crime was do nied by tho court. Tho District At lorney produced AugUBt Dlgnat, of ElKton, who related that Bossen hud come to his place In January of this year and asked for some poison with which to kill rats. Flo docllnod to buy It at tho drug store as BiiggoHled and was finally given some atrych- nino, according to Dignat's tost! mony. At this point the court ordered the testimony thrown out on tho ground that the strychnlno wbb too far re mote from the caso. Kenton Character Wllnms. II. Kenton, Sheriff of Douglas County in 1909 and 1910, told of a visit of Dolllo Le'MiB to Hoseburg le said that she associated with no torious characters while In that city and that her reputation for virtue and morality was bad. Ulster Sits at Side. HoBsen's sister, Genevieve, who Is said to hold her brother most dear, and who has absoluto faith In his Innocence, sits at his sldo constantly In tho trial, for tho most part grasp lug his hand. Her features are pain fully drawn by the Intense nngulsh produced by tho testimony. Her fare Is white and her eyes show the lack of sleep. Her friends stato that the news of llossen's trouble camo to her with no more pride than wo do to 7. 1 " ?'l'r "Ky' ,.l ..... 1 .-tm iim mtviillll 111 lllu 1111111,1, and Btood immovable tor hours, they sny. Uossen, on tho oilier hand, known for his stole, Impenetrable disposi tion, Hits quietly behind his attor neys, showing no perceptible affect 11 lion the over changing and some times Injurious testimony. Early In the trial he showed slight nervous ness, but this Is uiinotleeiihle com pared to that of his slater nt his side. Brother Jonathan Points With Pride to his vast lumber Industry. But I our stock of high grade lumber for every purpose. Kroni the narrowest hoards to the most inusslvo timber, we nro prepared to prove our pride Justified by supplying your needs. Lumber bought here moans lumber satisfaction. Hargreavcs Door and Lumber Co Local Mfgs. of Building Materials. M. C. BURLESON Sale and Exchange of Realty Accident and Fire Insurance Homes nnd Apartments To Rent. Notary Public. Cor. Caw A Stephens 8ta., Hoseburg ROSKUURO Coughs ami Collin Weaken HrsUm. Continued coughs, colds, and bron rhtiil troubles are depressing and woakon the system. Loss of weight nnd appetito generally follow. Oct 50c bottle of Dr. King's Now Discov ery today. It will stoo your cone The first dose helps. The best mtiil cine for stubborn roughs, colds and ..II 1 V. . . ... mi uiiimi una lung iroUDieS. 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George Willoughhy. of Eugene, ar rived here last evening by automobile to spend a few days visiting at the nomo of Mr. and Mrs. 1). W. Bennett Mrs. Wiiloughby preceded hi in here several duya ago. A quiet wedding was solemnized at the offices of the county Judge late yesterday afternoon, when Henry M Walker, of Sisson, C'al.. and Mrs jamesina 11. milliard Richer were unltod In marriage. County Judge Illce outdated at tho wedding. Mr. und Mrs. Wnlker are spending a few days In Hoseburg before returning to Sisson, where they expect to make their future home. They are regis tered at a local hotel. Aster, broccoli, peper and late cab bage plants for sale. H. B. Church, East commercial street. PROFESSIONAL CARDS MRS. MARY B. MULLEN . IHtlCSH.MAKINU 118 So. Kane St. Phone 206-J MRS. CHARLKS S. BBINUNB Pianoforte Instrtutor Musical Kindergartener Studio: 428 Ella St. Phone 3S-R. Phones: Office: Main 17 Res: Main 172 Office Hours: 1 to 12 a. m. 1 to 4 p. m. DR. 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